Demand is jumping ahead of the Year of the Rabbit, but breeders say raising rabbits as pets or for business is s long-term commitment.
Nattawut Trachoo, a manager at a multinational company, acquired a few rabbits as companions 5 years ago at a time when raising the animals was not very popular among Thai pet lovers.
"My friend's shop at Chatuchak is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year," says breeder Nattawut Trachoo.
But things have changed over the last year or two, with a growing number of Thais turning to rabbits because they don't require as much space as dogs or cats, and don't make noises that disturb the neighbours.
With the Year of the Rabbit about to start, bunnies are in high demand with people either buying them for themselves or as gifts for children or friends.
"The market has doubled in size, I would say," says Mr Nattawut, who has turned his house into a small farm with twenty rabbits. "My friend's shop at Chatuchak weekend market is now selling sixty rabbits a week compared to thirty last year."
The Chinese horoscope says the rabbit will bring prosperity and success in love, says Mr Nattawut, adding that white and orange rabbits are the most popular among enthusiasts these days.